Author: Kebede TatoPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
Soil Conservation for Survival
Author: Kebede TatoRoad to Survival
Author: William VogtPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
Soil and Survival
Author: Joe PaddockPublisher: Random House (NY)
ISBN: 9780871567666
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Long-term Survival of Soil and Water Conservation Practices in Southern Mali
Author: Shoshana GriffithConservation for Survival
Author: Leslie BrownPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Conservation of natural resources
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Soil Erosion
Author: António VieiraPublisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 1839622997
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
Soil erosion is a major environmental issue with a worldwide impact and direct and indirect effects on soil productivity and consequently on human survival. Although a natural process, soil erosion has increased significantly due to human intervention, especially in the last centuries, through diverse activities such as intensive agriculture, overgrazing, urban sprawl, deforestation, and industrial and mining activities. Presently, soil erosion and degradation promoted by human action have reached extreme levels, necessitating urgent measures to promote soil conservation and rehabilitation. This book presents perspectives on soil erosion occurring in different parts of the world as well as some successful initiatives and strategies for soil conservation and rehabilitation.
Soil Conservation Technical Handbook
Author: D.H. HicksPublisher: Scientific Publishers
ISBN: 938814869X
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
The Soil Conservation Technical Handbook is a comprehensive collection of know how about soil conservation. Informations have been gathered from individual knowledge along with past often unpublished, or scarce copies of printed material. The main forms of erosion are covered in this Technical Handbook are Mass movement erosion, Fluvial erosion, Surface erosion and Sediment erosion. The Handbook is divided into two parts which covers the forms and processes of the main types of erosion. More technical descriptions can be found in the references provided alongwith summary of the main control techniques and it also describes the control techniques whom provide information for the practitioner to put together a soil conservation programme. The present hand book would prove self for post graduate students of Soil Science, Agronomy and Agriculturists. Also useful for scientists involved in soil conservation programme and practitioners.
Soil Conservation : Third Edition
Author: Norman W. HudsonPublisher: Scientific Publishers
ISBN: 9388172450
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Soil Conservation is a key text not only for agricultural engineers, but also for students of agriculture, forestry, geography, geology and ecology indeed all those concerned with soil erosion. This new and fully revised edition of Normal Hudson s standard work. Gives information on recent advan- ces, including the greater emphasis on sound land use and farming methods, the importance of involvi-ng the farmer at all stages; the need for low-cost, low-labour methods. Shows how research, theory and practice can be applied in the developing countries. Presents the engineering approach to soil conservation in a simple, common-sense way. The text reflects the postgraduate course in soil conservation at Silsoe College, as taught to students from over 40 different countries. The result is a teaching text which will be of use in all countries where soil conservation is a major consideration in agricultural development. After 13 years as a Conservation Officer and Researcher in Africa, Norman Hudson taught for 20 years at Silsoe College (formerly the National College of Agricultural Engineering), a Faculty of Cranfield University, and now practises as a consultant. He has Lectured at universities throughout the world, and has studied soil conservation in more than 40 different countries. He has worked as a consultant for FAO, The World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, The International Found for Agricultural Development, and aid agencies of Britain, the USA and Sweden. Professor Hudson was the 1983 recipient of the Hugh Hammond Bennett Award, the highest professional honour made by the Soil Conservation Society of America, and the President s Citation in 1989. He is a past President of the World Association of Soil and Water Conservation, founder of the International Centre for Soil Conservation Information, and Founder Chairman of the Association for Better Land Husbandry. In 1993 he was awarded the OBE for services to soil conservation.
Soil Conservation
Author: Principles of Soil Conservation and Management
Author: Humberto Blanco-CanquiPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1402087098
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 617
Book Description
“Principles of Soil Management and Conservation” comprehensively reviews the state-of-knowledge on soil erosion and management. It discusses in detail soil conservation topics in relation to soil productivity, environment quality, and agronomic production. It addresses the implications of soil erosion with emphasis on global hotspots and synthesizes available from developed and developing countries. It also critically reviews information on no-till management, organic farming, crop residue management for industrial uses, conservation buffers (e.g., grass buffers, agroforestry systems), and the problem of hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico and in other regions. This book uniquely addresses the global issues including carbon sequestration, net emissions of CO2, and erosion as a sink or source of C under different scenarios of soil management. It also deliberates the implications of the projected global warming on soil erosion and vice versa. The concern about global food security in relation to soil erosion and strategies for confronting the remaining problems in soil management and conservation are specifically addressed. This volume is suitable for both undergraduate and graduate students interested in understanding the principles of soil conservation and management. The book is also useful for practitioners, extension agents, soil conservationists, and policymakers as an important reference material.